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Features

The invisible pesticide problem

We can’t feel, see, smell or taste the chemical residues in or on our food & most UK supermarkets refuse to share the results of their testing. So where should concerned citizens turn for accurate information? Here’s what you need to know…

Pesticides Health

Features

The glyphosate elephant in the regen room

Pesticides Regenerative farming Environment and ethics Farming

News

National action plan for pesticides ‘a poke in the eye’

Pesticides Environment and ethics

Opinion

A different way forward

Winter crops of leeks, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and broccoli are growing fast, with the first plants touching across the rows a month ahead of last year,

Pesticides News from the farm Organics

News

Glyphosate use rises in UK farming while overall pesticide use falls

New data shows glyphosate use has risen by 16 per cent with less ploughing encouraged by regenerative farming playing a ‘small role’ alongside desiccation of wheat.

Opinion

We need to talk about glyphosate

Using glyphosate once every 50 years to control weeds and help establish trees, or to remove bindweed without hours of work and disturbing the soil, might be justifiable.

Features

Wicked Chats with Dave Goulson

Scientist, activist and bee expert Dave Goulson on how to really protect insects and why there’s no point simply banning pesticides.